Tonight we witness a major shift in political sentiment and a resounding defeat for the new Legislature.
JACKSON COUNTY USE TAX STAYS LOSING AMID VOTER OUTCRY AGAINST AN ONGOING PROPERTY TAX CRISIS!!!
Not even low turnout could help this effort.
A a few things to consider . . .
- Eastern Jack led the way against this Use Tax debacle . . . Early returns show the conservative part of the county came out en masse against new taxes.
- Urban votes weren't enough to save this effort. Sometimes built-in mobilization isn't enough . . . Especially with something as unpopular as a tax.
- Don't give Exec Frank White too much credit for his opposition . . . Overall this is a taxpayer REVOLT against the courthouse status quo.
A glimpse at the returns . . .
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Use tax targeting online sales fails in Jackson County
Jackson County and some Kansas City voters did not pass a proposed use tax that would have been put on certain online sales.
Developing . . .
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